Research

Research Activities
We study structure and dynamics of liquids and soft matter, in particular colloidal and aqueous systems. The main focus lies on coherent X-ray scattering experiments at modern synchrotron and free-electron laser sources.
These experiments are performed with custom-made sample systems synthesized in our group and are accompanied by different characterization methods (UV-Vis, DLS, TEM, …) as well as molecular dynamics, Brownian dynamics and Monte Carlo simulations.
In the frame of this research project we study ultrafast phenomena using modern free electron x-ray sources. Our research portfolio includes development of novel and science enabling split-and-delay X-ray optics.
Our experiments are performed at various free-electron laser facilities including LCLS, SACLA, and European XFEL. Static characterization of our sample systems via small-angle X-ray scattering and Fourier transform holography is performed at 3rd generation storage rings.